IBM Services Center Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Slated for completion in 2015 this $55 million 428,000 square foot IBM Technical Center will be the first riverfront office and residential development, in over 50 years, in Baton Rouge.

This complex will be the new home of IBM’s software application development team. Also featured in this project are a 7-story residential tower, a 24,000 square foot rooftop terrace, and 9 luxury multi-level townhomes.

Working with Lemoine Company; Rena Sanders (41) and Lee Branch (41) sold a trash pump, rebar, Shep Tie Wire, erosion eels, wattles and dewatering bags.

2014 Texas City Industrial Trade Show

Texas City, Texas

The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce held its 24th Annual Industrial Trade Show Tuesday, April 22nd. The event brought together contractors, engineers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and developers from the construction and industrial sectors.

Bob Baxter (59) and Wade Sholmire (51) attended this event and were able to see the latest industry trends, gain competitor insight and solidify current customer relationships. CMC Construction Services was proud to exhibit at this event and looks forward to furthering the relationships started at this show.

Houston’s BLVD Place II

Houston, TX

Slated for completion in summer 2014, Blvd Place II (Houston Galleria area), will add 211,000 square feet of mixed use space, including one of Whole Food Market’s largest Houston locations. Other tenants include Pinkberry Yogurt, True Food Kitchen, Apache Corporation’s main office, and Frost Bank relocated corporate headquarters. When all phases of this project are complete it will include restaurants, retail, and office space, with the possibilities of multiple residential towers and a hotel.

In partnership with Slack & Co Contracting; Jesse Sandoval (52) and Blake Locke of ABT Drains sold heavy duty trench drain specialized for motor and foot traffic.

Baton Rouge General Hospital Expansion

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Slated for completion in early 2014, Baton Rouge General Hospital is building a state-of-the-art medical office tower on its Bluebonnet Campus. This $29 million 5 story structure will add 105,000 sq. ft. of medical and administrative office space.

Rena Sanders (41) is working with Milton J. Womack Incorporated on this project, and thus far has sold Stego Wrap, W. R. Meadow’s 1100 cure and Prosoco R-Guard.

Thanks to Rena for her dedication and hard work on this project.

Fort Worth’s New West 7th Street Bridge

Fort Worth, Texas

The $26 million West 7th Street Bridge was completed in November 2013, with work beginning in January 2012 and onsite work starting May 2013. This project replaces a century old bridge with a wider driving surface and wider pedestrian walkways. It is also the world’s first precast network arch bridge which allowed for completion in less than 150 days as opposed to a traditional design which would have taken over a year.

Steve Holley (24) and Mike Svob (24) worked with Sundt to provide a full range of products including chemicals, epoxies, fasteners, tools, lumber, turnbuckles, and braces. This project was a joint effort between our Fort Worth branch and our North Texas Rental location.

Thanks to Steve and Mike for their hard work on this project.

Annual Corpus Christi Shrimp Boil

Corpus Christi, TX

The Annual Customer Appreciation Shrimp Boil at our Corpus Christi location is one of the favorite events for our customers and employees. This long standing tradition is held each December as a way to show thanks to our customer for their ongoing business.

Each year the branch asks vendors to participate in this event and this year Kraft, Euclid Chemical, BASF, Meadow Burke, Husqvarna, and ABT helped prepare lunch and serve our customers. Gary Woltersdorf (02), Carlo DeSanto (02), and Rudy Gonzales (03) came in from our San Antonio branches to lend a hand as well.

Congratulations to all the employees in the Corpus Christi branch for another successful shrimp boil!

 

Our 2013 Branches of the Year

Last week Branch of the Year trophies were awarded to two branches for outstanding Sales, Safety Record and Service. Beginning last year, CMC Construction Services began handing out two trophies based on volume for the following: Large Branch of the Year and Small Branch of the year.

L-R: John Ballard, Maria Cruz, Jose Bustos, Pedro Iturriaga, Tony Rodriguez, GA Delfeld, Rudy Vasquez, Corey Yates, Julio Ornelas (not pictured drivers Joe Lugo and Santos Alvarez)

This year the Large Branch of the Year went to Houston-NW (53). Tony Rodriguez the branch manager said, “Positive attitude and quality customer service is what makes us successful. My employees know how important teamwork is in having a safe working environment and good relations between the groups. Controlling inventory yet meeting customer demands is a daily challenge but with good communication within the team we are able to meet those demands.”

The Small Branch of the Year was awarded to Texas City (59). Terry Cook, Texas City Branch Manager, credits the success of her branch to teamwork. She says, “Our success is solely the result of teamwork! Everyone here does whatever it takes to get the job done, while keeping safety our number one priority.”

L-R: GA Delfeld, Terry Cook, Billy Shipp, Jerry Nieto, Juan Rivera, Carlos Morales (not pictured Outside Sales Bob Baxter)

Congratulations to the employees at Houston-NW Texas City! Thank you for all your hard work and commitment to CMC Construction Services.

Submerged Roads Initiative – Louisiana

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Jefferson Parish, LA, initiated the “Submerged Roads Initiative” to repair and replace street panels throughout the parish that suffered water and drainage problems during the storm.  Starting in late 2012 multiple contracts were awarded for repairs to the East and West Banks of the parish.

Since March 2013, John Humbrecht (43) has worked with Three C’s Construction selling them materials including dowel baskets, redwood, sheet mesh, loose dowels, curing compound, bonding agent, metal centerstrip, epoxy, wood stakes, rebar, fiber expansion, and joint sealant.

We would like to thank John Humbrecht and Gary Starns for this information their hard work.

Beltway 8 Trench Drain Work

Houston, Texas

The Harris County Toll Road Authority is currently expanding the Sam Houston Tollway between Highway 59 and Highway 288 in southwest Harris County. This nine-mile renovation project began in 2011 and is expected to be finished by late 2013. The project consists of expanding the highway from two to four lanes in each direction, widening the inside shoulder, a new toll plaza, and work on exit ramps to Highway 59.

In partnership with Webber Construction; Dean Alley (51) and Blake Locke of ABT Drains  sold 2,500 lf of a specialized heavy duty trench drain for this project.

Thank you to Dean Alley (51) for providing the images and ongoing project information.

 

2013 TCA Tilt-Up Convention

This year the Tilt-up Concrete Association Annual Convention took place in Sugar Land, Texas September 30th – October 2^nd. Each year this event brings together contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, educators and developers from the tilt-up concrete construction industry.

Houston, Texas

The convention featured vendor displays, demonstrations and seminars. Demonstrations represented job site conditions where attendees could watch techniques and products in action while having any questions answered. The seminars featured top industry experts and allowed some attendees to receive training certifications.

CMC Construction Services was proud to be a participant and sponsor for this great event and look forward to next year’s convention in San Jose, California.